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At Bentley Ridge, we believe that the key to being successful starts with having great people within. We are committed to providing a fun work environment that emphasizes the value of hard work, boosts team mentality, and has an overall commitment to excellent customer service. Fill out an application, and join our team today!

Nursery Sales / Plant Care Staff Member

Bentley Ridge is looking to add a member to our sales / plant care staff. This position is seasonal - full time and requires weekday and weekend hours.

General Description:
The main purpose of this staff member is to assist customers through the buying process and help care for the plants in the retail area.
 
Responsibilities:
  • Care for nursery stock, such as  watering, pruning, scouting for pests and diseases.
  • Assist customers in choosing the right plants for their needs.
  • Inform customers about proper plant care and find solutions to landscaping problems.
  • Provide genuine, outstanding customer service.
  • Perform office tasks such as operating a cash register, scheduling planting services, restocking supplies, opening and closing procedure.
  • Cleaning retail space
  • Stocking shelves with product
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
  • Other Duties:
    • Weeding
    • Mulching
    • Miscellaneous tasks.
Qualifications:
  • Previous plant / garden experience is helpful but not required. Applicant must possess these qualities and abilities:
  • MUST be responsible, punctual, dependable and have reliable transportation.
  • Strong interest in plants and ability to learn quickly.
  • Self-motivated / able to find tasks on your own.
  • Ability to learn and use point of sale software and be detailed when inputting data and ringing up sales.
  • Work outdoors in all weather conditions.
  • Perform repetitive physical tasks and be able to stand/walk for long periods of time and occasionally lift 25+ pound objects.
  • Work both independently and with a team.
  • Strong communication skills.

Field Laborer

We are looking for an individual who is customer service focused, self-motivated, and enjoys getting their hands dirty. The applicant must be a strong team-player who thrives in a fast-paced work environment. No previous experience is necessary. Pay rate depends on experience. This position will generally have 40+ hours a week, and weekends off, unless otherwise discussed. It is a seasonal/full-time position.


Responsibilities:

  • Planting trees and shrubs
  • Assisting in everyday tree farm activities
  • Communicating with customers in a professional manner
  • Doing miscellaneous landscaping jobs 


Qualifications:

  • Punctual, and have a reliable source of transportation
  • Reliable
  • Dependable
  • Hard-working
  • Able to communicate well with others
  • Willing to learn about trees and shrubs (plant knowledge is helpful)
  • Able to stand and perform strenuous tasks for 8+ hours a day
  • Willing to learn and retain everyday work tasks
  • Capable of lifting 50+ pounds over long periods of time
  • Willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Groundskeeper and Field Laborer

We are looking for an individual who is extremely detail-oriented, self-motivated and enjoys getting their hands dirty. Applicants must be able to complete tasks on their own. The ideal candidate will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced work environment and is able to find tasks above and beyond what is expected. The position will generally have 40+ hours a week, and weekends off, unless otherwise discussed. Pay is determined by experience and ability to meet and exceed the expectations of the aforementioned tasks. Applicants must be able to pass a background check of their driving record. Former experience is not needed, but it may be beneficial. It is a seasonal/full-time position.


Responsibilities:

  • Mowing and weed-eating of residential developments: Both riding mower and push mower
  • Maintenance of existing trees and shrubs
  • Yard maintenance
  • Planting new trees and shrubs
  • Doing miscellaneous landscaping jobs
  • Assisting in everyday tree farm activities


Qualifications:

  • Extremely Detail Oriented
  • Punctual, and have a reliable source of transportation
  • Self-motivated
  • Reliable
  • Dependable
  • Hard-working
  • Able to stand and perform strenuous tasks for 8+ hours a day
  • Capable of lifting 50+ pounds
  • Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions

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515-444-9101

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